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Astronomy I Test Review

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Due to Earth's tilted axis and revolution around the Sun, Orion can best be seen during the _______ night sky.

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Winter

d)

Fall

2.

Using the image, list the numbers of the planets that are gaseous.

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3.

What are the names of the 4 planets with gaseous surfaces (list ALL 4)?

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4.

Which of the following characteristics makes Ursa Major and Ursa Minor different from most other constellations?

a)

They are visible all year.

b)

They only appear over the equator.

c)

They are only visible during certain seasons.

d)

They move in the night sky due to Earth's orbit.

5.

A student watches Orion in the night sky and observes that the constellation moves from east to west during the night. Which statement is true about the diagram?

a)

It is not correct because constellations move in the direction of the rotation of Earth from west to east.

b)

It is not correct because the universe is expanding, causing new stars in the constellation to replace old ones.

c)

It is correct because the stars appear to move due to the rotation of Earth on its axis.

d)

It is correct becasue stars rotate on their own axis causing them to move in the sky.

6.

In the image, "X" should be labeled as the (a)   .

7.

In the image, "Z" should be labeled as the (a)   .

8.

In the image, "Y" should be labeled as the (a)   .

9.

List all 8 planets in order. Start with the planet closest to the Sun.

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10.

True or False? All planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The (a)   is considered a natural satellite of Earth.

12.

The Sun is a(n) ______.

a)

planet

b)

asteroid

c)

natural satellite

d)

star

13.

True or False? The Moon and Earth both have atmospheres.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

How would the instrument in the image help a sailor while traveling in the ocean?

a)

It helps the sailor locate the cardinal directions (N, S, E, W).

b)

It helps the sailor know the local time.

c)

It helps the sailor see distant objects clearly.

d)

It helps the sailor measure the ocean water temperature.

15.

The Earth is the (a)   planet from the Sun, has a rocky surface and water on it, and is surrounded by an atmosphere of gases.

16.

Which statement is true regarding the relationship among the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

a)

The Sun and Moon have atmospheres, while Earth does not.

b)

The Earth and Sun have gaseous surfaces, while the Moon does not.

c)

The Sun and Moon have monthly orbits, while Earth does not.

d)

The Earth and Moon have rocky surfaces, while the Sun does not.

17.

What constellation is shown in the image?

a)

Orion

b)

Polaris

c)

Ursa Major

d)

Ursa Minor

18.

True or False? A sextant calculates the angle between a celestial object and the horizon to determine latitude.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Which two tools in the table should be switched in order to make the table correct?

a)

telescope and compass

b)

astrolabe and sextant

c)

telescope and sextant

d)

astrolabe and compass

20.

If wool represents the gaseous planets and modeling clay represents the rocky, terrestrial planets, which table is correct?

a)

b)

c)

d)

21.

True or False? One of the functions of an astrolable is that it helps determine the locations of stars, moons, and planets.

a)

True

b)

False